The Jessica Diaries: I’m Not Gonna Lie, I’m Kinda Over This

I’ve been going through what I think is a phase. Or maybe I’m hoping it’s a phase. I’m a huge advocate for being straight up about things and when it comes to myself, I try my hardest to practice what I preach. So to be perfectly honest with you, I’m kind of over this blogging thing. Let me explain.

I’ve been a writer all of my life. From daily journal writing to writing short stories in those Mead spiral notebooks (remember those?) while sitting in the middle of my bed as a pre-teen, I’ve always had a story to tell. Blogging is something like that, except that your audience drives a lot of your content. I have the freedom to write about whatever I’d like because JessicaSimien.com is solely owned and operated by me, but I realize that some of my readers prefer to read about things that I don’t care much about. I don’t watch TV often, I don’t get into all the celebrity news stuff and even relationship topics get old after awhile. Having to write about those things just to keep my page views high and opportunities coming my way feels like I’m not always being as true to myself as I want to be. That’s not a good feeling.

I’ve thought about quitting but then I’ll meet someone who reaffirms that writing and reaching other people through my work is what I’m supposed to do with my life or I’ll come across a student who wants to learn the ropes from me. I chose this life, not the other way around. (I hate when people say ‘this life chose me.’) I could have taken the easy route in life and been comfortable with wherever I ended up, but I decided to be aggressive and go for what was burning inside of me. So, I can’t quit.

There will be some changes on the site over the summer as we celebrate our two year anniversary and head into our third year of operation. Hopefully you’ll stick around to see them and become a part of them. If not, we understand. :) I should also mention that I’m in the middle of writing my very first book and I’m so excited about it. I can’t wait to share it with you all and hear your feedback and reviews.

Have you ever thought about quitting something but were reminded of why you do it in the first place? Share your experience with me!

You can’t quit! You’re a shining example that if you pursue your dreams and desires of your heart you can be successful and accomplish many things. There aren’t many people who can honestly say, especially from our city and state, that they stuck with their heart and made something out of nothing. And you are that! You’re motivation to the people with big dreams and urges to be more than the routine and whats expected, and even when you think its not worth it, it is. Continue to be great! There’s no regrets where you’re headed Jess!

Love,
I think this is the “I’m 26 – I have career-I work hard – I’m good at this and most days I love it – but is there something else I could be doing?” phase. I know it well, because I’m experiencing it myself as I write this. BUT…when we start to lose our luster (or just get bored) we must remember why we started in the first place. We have to remember that we were never meant to be self serving and other people count on us and depend on us more than we realize. :) You’re great at this. This is your calling or either your platform to reach your highest calling. Stay encouraged. Stay faithful. Stay the course.

Always,
Gracie (screen shot this and @me the next time you see me wanna give up being a social worker lol)

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Hey there, I'm Jessica! Welcome to my blog! Here you'll find posts about beauty, hair, what it's like being a millennial mom and a little of my life in between. I hope you are inspired and can relate. Thanks for visiting! Find me on social media so we can meet!